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Carrot Cake with Pecan Frosting

"My husband constantly requests this homey, old-fashioned version of carrot cake. The frosting is still tasty even without the pecans."...


Contest-Winning Rhubarb Meringue Pie

"My husband’s grandmother was an excellent cook, but she didn’t always share her secrets. Luckily, we have her rhubarb pie...


Italian Ricotta Easter Bread

"I changed our family's traditional Easter bread by adding ricotta and a few other ingredients. The almond flavouring works wonders!"...


Banana Bread Pudding

"When I visited my grandmother in summer, I always looked forward to the comforting banana bread pudding she'd make. With...


Danish Rhubarb Pudding

"My grandmother used to make this pudding. It's one of my favourite traditional Danish desserts." —Kay Sundheim, Nashua, Montana


Cinnamon Coffee Cake

"I love the excellent texture of this easy coffee cake recipe. Always a crowd-pleaser, its pleasing vanilla flavour enriched by...


Traditional Hot Cross Buns

"On Easter morning, our family always looked forward to a breakfast of dyed hard boiled eggs and Mom's hot cross...


Lemon Ricotta Cake

"This recipe is a family gem that was passed down from my grandmother and mother. Garnished with shaved lemon zest,...

Marshmallow Easter Eggs

"I've been making this wonderful Easter candy for years. These eggs are a big hit with everyone who loves marshmallows."...


Grandma Nardi’s Italian Easter Bread

"My Grandma Nardi’s bread with dyed Easter eggs represents family and tradition. I fondly remember how she taught me the...


Pickled Eggs with Beets

"Ever since I can remember, my Mother served this pickled egg recipe at Easter. It was a tradition that my...


Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Doughnuts

"Guests will have a touch of nostalgia when they bite into one of these old-fashioned doughnuts. Accents of nutmeg and...


No-Bake Cornflake Cookies

"I grew up on a farm where we hand-milked cows and had plenty of milk and cream to use for...


Wyoming Whopper Cookies

"These big country cookies are made to travel—in fact, I came up with this recipe while trying to match a...


Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich Minis

"My husband absolutely loves ice cream sandwiches and snickerdoodles, so I combined them into one fun treat. Here’s how we...


Mocha Pumpkin Seeds

"Roasted pumpkin seeds are a classic fall snack. Kick them up a notch with instant coffee and cocoa powder for...


Super Chunky Cookies

"Chocolate lovers will go crazy over these cookies that feature loads of chocolate! When friends ask me to make "those...

Tropical Island Chicken

"The marinade makes a savoury statement in this all-time-favourite chicken recipe that I served at our son's pirate-themed birthday party....


Grilled Peach & Pineapple Sangria

"Grill up fresh peaches and pineapple slathered in cinnamon butter and use them to make a refreshing summer sangria. I...


Horchata

"In this Horchata recipe, the mixture of ground rice and almonds is accented with a hint of lime. Depending on...


Mango Getaway Bars

"I’ve always enjoyed the flavour of mango, so I created this recipe to feature the sweet tropical fruit." —Patricia Harmon,...


Pineapple Coconut Upside-Down Cake

"This pineapple coconut upside-down cake is one of my favorites! The tropical flavours remind me of being on vacation with...


Luscious Lime Slush

"Adults love this sweet-tart refresher anytime of year. For a kids’ version, simply leave out the alcohol." —Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc,...

Mango Pie with Coconut Crust

"This was the first pie I created myself. Mangoes are one of my favourite fruits, and they deserve to be...


Lime-Raspberry Pie with Coconut Cream

"During my family trips to Florida, I've had Key lime pie from many restaurants, and each one is different. I...


Lime & Coconut Cream Pie

"My custard pie features two tropical flavours I love. Plus, it’s a breeze to make. I throw most of the...


Maple Creme Brulee

The slow cooker is the perfect cooking vessel for this classic dessert. The crunchy brown sugar topping in the recipe...


Slow-Cooked Tex-Mex Flank Steak

"This flavourful, tender beef dish has been a go-to recipe for many years; it's a meal lifesaver on days when...


Turkey in a Pot

"I use this recipe often as an easy Sunday dinner idea. The turkey breast gets a 'holiday treatment' when served...